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Seashell Inspiration: Growing Cement Bricks With Bacteria

Provided by: The Kid Should See This |Published on: April 3, 2023
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  • This video is about an ingenious solution to reduce the carbon footprint of making cement, highlighting the individual who invented this process and her inspiration from nature.
  • The video outlines where the idea came from, how it is helpful for reducing carbon emissions, and the process by which the company (bioMASON) makes its bricks.
  • The summary below the video provides a number of links to additional resources for further exploration.
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Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Engineering
Authors: The Kid Should See This, Nsikan Akpan Matt Ehrichs
Region: Global
Languages: English

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